Practical guidance for teaching preteens and early teens .
The Intermediate Department offers actionable strategies for guiding young people through adolescence with care, clarity, and faith.
This non-fiction guide helps Sunday-school teachers and church leaders understand the physical, mental, social, and spiritual changes that occur in the twelve-to-fifteen age range. It pairs clear goals with concrete methods, showing how to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and connect with families. The book emphasizes preparing teachers, fostering whole-child development, and linking youth work with broader church life.
- How adolescence shapes behavior and learning, and how to respond with empathy.
- Tips for planning engaging, age-appropriate lessons, including a focused 30-minute teaching period.
- Strategies for classroom management, motivation, and meaningful participation.
- Ways to connect Sunday-school work with youth groups, church service, and world citizenship.
Ideal for teachers, volunteers, and church leaders who work with pre-teens and early teens, this edition supports both individual growth and a thriving, connected church community.